Types of Tequilas

Tequila is a drink protected by the "Denomination of Origin" system that determines that only those drinks produced with Tequilana Weber blue variety agave can be called "Tequila", harvested in the area determined and exclusive by the Tequila Denomination of Origin. (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)

The difference between the two beverages is defined by the percentage of sugars from the Agave used to make each one. It is classified into the following categories:  
1.- “100% agave tequila”. Made 100% with Tequilana Weber blue agave.  
2.- "Tequila". It is manufactured with a proportion of 51% blue agave and 49% other sugars.

White tequila is the one that is packaged directly after distillation. It does not go through the barrel. For example: The "Tequila 1800 Blanco" ( White Tequila) is expressed with aromatic notes that are usually cooked agave, citrus, herbal and floral flavors. It is a very It is a very natural drink. Others tequilas in this category is "Maestro Dobel White" and "Tradicional plata".( traditional silver)

In sight, transparent-white with very bright silver and gray hues, with a great body; while on the nose it has a soft herbal aroma of mint or anise, cooked agave, with floral accents such as jasmine and fruit trees. With predominant notes of apple, banana and vanilla. On the palate it is sweet with great agave character very characteristic of Tequila 1800 with a persistent and pleasant aftertaste. Clean end of mouth.

It is a very rare style of tequila. There are not many brands of this type of Tequila. "Gran Centenario Plata" is the first White Tequila with a short maturation process in white oak wood, which allows balancing and enriching the agave notes with light notes of wood. They are white tequilas that are kept between a week and up to two months in barrels. They are usually very smooth and silky tequilas. They maintain their freshness and herbal aroma.

Flavor: Herbal tones, olives, cooked agave, accompanied by a smooth finish. Aromas: Pronounced herbal, tones of cooked agave, olives and a touch of butter. 
Color: Light straw with bright greenish silver hues. 

Cristalino Tequila is not yet considered a specific category. However, there are currently more than 40 Crystal Tequilas. Some Tequilas of this type are: "Traditional Cristalino", "Tequila 1800 Cristalino", "Maestro Dobel 50 Cristalino".

Ensemble of Jose Cuervo Traditional Reposado for at least 4 months, Aged Tequila for at least 12 months and Reserva de la Familia Tequila  for more than 40 months of maturation.

View: Translucent with steely, metallic hues with great brilliance with a platinum tendency. 
Nose: Elegant mix between agave and vanilla, dehydrated fruits and citrus freshness. Spicy notes of fresh wood, cloves, pepper, cinnamon and anise.

Tequila aged for 18 months in white oak barrels and finished 4 months in Porto barrels. Finally, it is subjected to a sophisticated filtering system resulting in a crystalline tequila which produces a silky aroma and discreet notes on the palate.

View: Bright crystalline with silver and gray hues. 
Nose: Notes of toasted wood, caramel and vanilla. 
Mouth: Voluptuous but very soft, with great sweetness.

It is an Extra Aged Crystalline tequila (tequila extra  añejo cristalino)  with more than 40 months of aging in American and European white oak barrels.